Tightness after a Facelift is Actually a Good Sign

May 7th, 2012

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One of the goals of a facelift is to lift and tighten the skin of the face and neck. In order for the results to be long lasting, tissues deeper than the skin have to be lifted and tightened. This will causes a tight feeling in the face and neck which is a sign that the proper tissues were lifted. This is an uncomfortable feeling after surgery, but I assure that over 6-12 weeks the feeling will greatly improve or resolve.

Exercises that improve the range of motion of your neck can improve this feeling. I typically do not recommend these movement unless the patient is cannot tolerate the tight feeling. The neck exercises actually stretch out tightened tissues. I like to keep the tissue as tight as possible for as long as possible.

Tightness after Facelift

May 3rd, 2012

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Tightness secondary to swelling and skin elevation will last several weeks. If you have decreased sensation especially around the your ears, this numbness, which will last 6-8 months, can also make the skin feel tight. All of this will improve as healing progresses.

Facelift results

February 21st, 2015

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A well-performed facelift will
rejuvenates the face and neck and reset the clock back for about 5-15 years
depending on the degree of laxity. There after aging process will continue the skin
and muscle will loosen over time. But at any given time that individual will
look younger than his or her stated age. Depending on genetics and environmental
factors some individuals age faster than others.
Of course surgical techniques
are very important in achieving a long lasting results. Facelifts
that only tighten the loose skin will last a couple of years. The SMAS Lift
offers the most natural improvement to the face because the underlying tissue
layers and muscles of the face are lifted and repositioned, improving the jaw
line and neck area. Surgeon’s experience and technique are very important.

Tightness after facelift

September 6th, 2014

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Your lips, mouth, cheeks, and back of your neck may feel tight for the first few days following a facelift, especially as swelling occurs. The tightness can last for a couple of months, but it will gradually go away.

Tightness after Facelift

February 14th, 2013

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It depends on what component of the facelift you are referring to, and to a large degree your anatomy and genetics. If you are asking how long a face lift will last, the longevity of a facelift depends on what technique a surgeon uses. If the muscle (SMAS) was lifted and tightened as well as the skin, on average a facelift should last 8 to 10 years. If just the skin was lifted and pulled, the skin will loose its elasticity/tightness relatively quickly and may only last a year or two. Consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to see what face lift technique is right for you.

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